Supply Chain Manager

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Bimeda, Inc.
Overview

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing site supply chain operations. The role focuses on three main areas: purchasing, inventory control, and production planning. Key deliverables include ensuring the on-time delivery of materials from suppliers and the timely delivery of finished products to customers, while optimizing the production plan and inventory levels. The Supply Chain Manager works closely with the Plant Manager to maximize plant output and engages with a broad range of internal stakeholders, including Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, R&D, Quality Control (QC), and Quality Assurance (QA). Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and applicable regulations is essential for success in this role.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive, and duties may evolve over time in line with priorities and requirements.

Role Specific Requirements

General

• Manage site purchasers and the site planner, providing mentorship and support to achieve annual goals.
• Develop and challenge team members to be high performers by providing development and training as needed.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on supply chain performance.
• Ensure clear communication and effective coordination across departments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.
• Identify risks within the supply chain and implement mitigation strategies.

Purchasing

• Review and approve all direct purchases for raw materials, packaging, and critical components.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key suppliers through regular communication.
• Ensure all purchasing policies support on-time, in-full deliveries for planned production, aligning material receipts with the production schedule.
• Optimize purchasing parameters in the ERP system (QAD), ensuring efficient order quantities, alignment with supplier lead times, and QC inspection timelines, while maintaining safety stock of key items.
• Define purchasing policies and maintain MRP data to ensure accuracy and reliability of information.
• Provide annual purchasing forecasts to suppliers to ensure they can meet anticipated demand.
• Develop and implement actions to improve key performance metrics, such as OTIF (On Time in Full), PPV (Purchase Price Variance), and Inventory turnover.

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Manage the production planning for three production lines, aligning the rolling 18-month and detailed three-month production plans according to the monthly S&OP process.
• Coordinate with the Commercial team and site management to ensure the 18-month rolling production schedule meets specified demand.
• Minimize production schedule changes due to material availability.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to ensure raw materials and packaging are tested and released on time to support the production schedule and finished product releases.

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory levels in line with company targets to ensure material availability for production.
• Ensure inventory is maintained in the correct status (OK, REJECT, REEVAL, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Identify and coordinate actions to reduce slow-moving inventory.
• Develop and track inventory metrics, implementing actions to drive continuous improvement.

Competencies

• BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS – developing social connections to support reputation and business outcomes.
• LEADERSHIP – influence and motivate teams to align with the company vision and values.
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION – convey information clearly, listen, and use data and facts in business writing.
• EXECUTION/ACCOUNTABILITY – take responsibility for performance and outcomes.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS – understand and meet customer needs with professionalism and reliability.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive supply chain roles in a regulated environment.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration, supply chain, operations, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial role.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and inventory control strategies.
• Advanced MRP analytic skills and comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of contract language, laws and regulations related to procurement and contracts.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative leader able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP and regulations (FDA, EU, Health Canada).
• Strong knowledge of APIs, excipients, and packaging specific to the pharmaceutical industry.
• CSCP or CPIM (APICS-ASCM).
• CSCMP (Supply Chain Association of Ontario).

What We Offer

• 13 paid holidays.
• Competitive vacation policy effective upon hire.
• Defined Contribution Pension plan with employer matching 5%.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products with extensive experience in providing science-driven solutions.

Bimeda’s global innovation program spans eight R&D centers across four continents and a broad manufacturing footprint to support a diverse product pipeline and global markets.

Bimeda focuses on development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also partnering for contract manufacturing and R&D services in the animal health industry.

Bimeda is a global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of animal health products with operations in more than eighty countries, supported by R&D, manufacturing and distribution capabilities worldwide.